§ Mr. Adleyasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many prosecutions there have been for shoplifting from supermarkets for the last five years for which figures are available; how many prosecutions have brought pleas of guilty and not guilty, respectively; and how many of those pleading not guilty have subsequently been acquitted.
§ Mr. CarlisleI regret that the available statistics do not distinguish between thefts from supermarkets and thefts from other shops and stalls.